The History of Running The History of Running Let’s test your historical knowledge of the history of running! Name Email 1. Where in the UK did Rodger Bannister famously break the 4 minute mile ? Add description here! Oxford Hertfordshire Cambridgeshire Surrey 2. The London Marathon is one of the biggest events in the world marathon calendar but what year was the first ever London marathon? 1971 1978 1981 1983 3. How many miles did Camille Herron cover to break the 24 hour-run world record in 2018? Please select your answer 162.919 miles (262.19km) 152.192 miles (244.929km) 168.29 miles (271.80km) 158.918 miles (255.75km) 4. Who is the UK’s most decorated wheelchair racer in history? Ade Adepitan David Russell Weir Richard Chiassaro Hannah Cockcroft 5. What year was Nike founded? 1974 1984 1964 1954 6. Which marathon saw the first woman ever to cross the finish line? Chicago Marathon Boston Marathon London Marathon New York Marathon 7. What sports brand invented the first running spike? Please select your answer Puma Lonsdale Reebok Nike 8. When was the first women's specific running shoe released? 1981 1976 1984 1978 9. Who was the first title sponsor of the famous London marathon? Please select your answer Gilette Flora Mars NutraSweet 10. Why is the 26.2 distance event called the Marathon? Scene of a battle in Greece where a messenger ran to Athens A missing messenger was located 26.2 miles away A shipwreck with deceased Persians drifted 26.2 miles once defeated. Time is Up! Time's up
